Samuel Edward Fields, 76

Samuel Edward "Eddie" Fields passed away on December 17th from complications following surgery.

Born in Brady, Washington, Eddie graduated from Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen where he met his future wife Carole Kaiyala. After previous marriages, Ed & Carole were married in 1965, moving their family to Bainbridge Island in 1968.

Eddie was devoted to his family, spending countless weekends with them camping, fishing and hiking around the northwest. Eddie also enjoyed coaching youth sports and coached both Bainbridge Little League and Pee Wee Football for several years. Eddie was a baker all his life and managed a variety of area bakeries over the years, ultimately retiring from the Bainbridge Safeway in 2000.

Carole, his wife of 36 years, preceded him in death in 2004 after a long illness. Eddie is survived by his children Kevin, Pam and Craig, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held Saturday, January 29th at the Island Center Hall at 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. on Bainbridge Island from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Hospice of Kitsap County. P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 698-4611.